Trilling Tapaculo
NameTrilling Tapaculo
Common NameTrilling Tapaculo
Scientific NameScytalopus parvirostris
FamilyRhinocryptidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsUniformly dark sooty-gray to blackish plumage, often appearing almost black in the field. Lacks prominent markings or rufous coloration on the flanks that some other tapaculos possess.
Vocalization / CallIts most characteristic vocalization is a rapid, high-pitched, sustained trill, often lasting several seconds, which gives the species its common name.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Peru and Bolivia, typically found at elevations between 1,800 and 3,300 meters.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark, uniform sooty plumage, elusive, ground-dwelling behavior, distinctive trilling call, short tail often held cocked
Description
A small, dark, and elusive bird found in the dense undergrowth of Andean forests. It is typically detected by its distinctive trilling vocalizations as it forages on or near the ground.
